Alvin Stalling, a 72-year-old Black man and minister, was shot and killed on April 7, 2023, outside the New Orleans Main Library in downtown New Orleans. Police logs record the shooting reported about 2:19 p.m. in the 200 block of Loyola Avenue near the library’s front steps; Stalling was struck in the chest, taken to a local hospital, and pronounced dead.

The initial suspect description in the police major offense log was limited to an unknown male in his 20s who ran off after the shooting, last seen on Gravier Street heading toward Claiborne Avenue. Stalling’s obituary notes his roots in New Orleans and remembers him for faith and service; mourners described the loss as senseless and deeply painful.

If anyone knew Minister Alvin Stalling, saw the area around the library that afternoon, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.